HEATHER SILVA
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Instructor
CNI College
Garden Grove, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Evaluated instructional materials and methods, ensuring alignment with current healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in nursing education, influencing curriculum updates and instructional approaches within the institution.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within required learning to serve as informational resource to students.
RN
Providence Home Health
Orange County
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Registered Nurse Case Manager. Coordinated comprehensive care plans for home health patients, leading to a reduction in hospital readmissions.
- Assessed patient needs and developed personalized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and family members.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options, promoting self-management and independence.
- Utilized electronic health records (EPIC) to document patient care and ensure continuity across settings.
RN
Soleo Health
Inglewood, CA
09.2023 - 10.2024
- IV infusion nurse. Administer IV and IG medications through peripheral, SQ, PICC line, and port-o-cath methods. Perform PICC line dressing changes and followed SASH protocol. Excellent IV skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
RN
Corona Regional Medical Center
Corona, CA
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Work in a high volume pre and post-operative care area. Prepared patients for numerous types of surgeries.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN
Nightingale Nursing
Boca Raton, Florida
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Travel Nursing position. Worked in busy Med-Surg during COVID outbreak.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
RN
Medely
Irvine, CA
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Serve on-site at La Veta Surgery Center and perform multiple pre-op, post-op and discharge functions. Assess patient status for surgeries i.e.: GI, eye, and mastectomies. Performed conscious sedation.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
LVN
Medpost Urgent Care
Costa Mesa, CA
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Treated patients of all ages, from infant through geriatric. Assisted with procedures including incision and drainage of wounds, CLIA waived tests, Strep tests, respiratory treatments and EKG's. Took vital signs, changed dressings, and removed sutures. Administered medications. Trained new hires.
PER DIEM LVN
Multiple assignments throughout Orange County
03.2006 - 02.2014
- Provided assistance at a wide range of medical facilities, ranging from hospitals and urgent care clinics to multi-specialists' offices
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City, CA
03.1999 - 01.2006
- Triage and rapid assessment was able to quickly evaluate patients and prioritize care.
- Worked independently and as a team, collaborated effectively with fellow healthcare professionals optimizing care for each patient individually.
- Assisted physicians with intubation, chest tube management, and central line insertion
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA06-2015
L.V.N. Certification - Nursing
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA06-1997
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2026
Skills
- Clinical education
- Clinical expertise
- Professional development
- Nursing instruction
- Supervising students
- Student evaluation abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- CA RN License
- BLS
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Instructor
CNI College
10.2025 - Current
RN
Providence Home Health
10.2024 - 10.2025
RN
Soleo Health
09.2023 - 10.2024
RN
Nightingale Nursing
12.2020 - 03.2021
RN
Corona Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 09.2023
RN
Medely
12.2017 - 12.2018
LVN
Medpost Urgent Care
04.2014 - 10.2016
PER DIEM LVN
Multiple assignments throughout Orange County
03.2006 - 02.2014
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
03.1999 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
L.V.N. Certification - Nursing
American Career College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University